County Policies and Procedures

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Chatham County maintains a number of policies that direct, regulate, and guide employees in their day-to-day duties.

Personnel Policy
Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace Policy
HIPAA Privacy Policy

The Chatham County Personnel Policy was originally enacted by the Chatham County Board of Commissioners by resolution on March 11, 1996. It is revised periodically to reflect changing circumstances, and all revisions must be approved by resolution of the Board of Commissioners. The purpose of the policy is to establish a personnel system that will promote a fair and effective means of employee recruitment and selection, develop and maintain an effective and responsible workforce, and provide the means to remove unsatisfactory employees. This policy is established under the authority of N.C. GEN. STAT. §153A Article 5 and N.C. GEN. STAT. §126 of the General Statutes of North Carolina.

Equal Opportunity Employment (EEO) Information

Chatham County issued its first formal Equal Opportunity Employment Plan in 2021. The plan was implemented to ensure that Chatham County complied with federal laws affecting discrimination and adverse impact. The intent of this program is to create and maintain an environment that is respectful of fairness and equity for employees, applicants, and customers, serve as a resource by providing guidance to hiring managers to achieve a diverse workplace, and ensure compliance with state and federal laws.

Chatham County is committed to ensuring the administration and implementation of all human resources policies, practices and programs are fair and equitable without unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 or older), political affiliation, genetic information, or disability, except where age, sex, or physical requirements constitute bona fide occupational qualifications. Equal opportunity covers all employees and applicants for employment. Equal opportunity also covers all personnel and employment programs as well as management practices and decisions. Any form of workplace harassment or retaliation against one engaged in protected activity will not be tolerated.